Quantity Surveyor

About the Position

We are seeking a Quantity Surveyor with a strong construction background to support the commercial delivery of EV infrastructure projects across Ireland and the UK. Acting on behalf of the Employer, you will take ownership of cost control, procurement, and-critically-the administration of NEC4 contractual obligations to ensure compliant, efficient, and commercially sound project execution.

Responsibilities

• Cost Planning & Procurement

  • Prepare and develop early-stage cost plans, feasibility estimates, and order of cost estimates for new EV charging sites.
  • Produce Bills of Quantities, activity schedules, and pricing documents to support NEC4 tender processes.
  • Evaluate contractor tenders, prepare tender reports, and provide commercial recommendations.

• Contract Administration & Commercial Management

  • Administer NEC4 commercial obligations on behalf of the Employer.
  • Identify, assess, and negotiate compensation events under NEC4 clauses 60–65.
  • Maintain the compensation event register, early warning register, and risk register across all active projects.

• Cost Control & Reporting

  • Own the project cost tracker for each scheme, monitoring spend against budget.
  • Produce monthly commercial reports covering budget position, committed costs, compensation event exposure, cash flow forecasts, and anticipated final cost.

• Supply Chain & Subcontract Management

  • Support the procurement and management of specialist subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Review and assess subcontract pricing, back-to-back terms, and variations.

• Stakeholder & Programme Support

  • Work closely with project managers and contracts managers to align commercial activity with programme milestones.
  • Liaise with local authority and landowner stakeholders on commercial matters.

• Health, Safety & Compliance

  • Ensure contractor pricing and contract documentation reflect CDM 2015 obligations.
  • Confirm that contractor insurance, bonds, and warranties are in place.

Requirements

• Strong construction background
• Proficiency in NEC4
• Experience in Cost Planning and Procurement
• Expertise in Contract Administration and Cost Control

We Offer

• Competitive salary range: €70,000 - €90,000
• Company Vehicle
• Bonus
• Pension & Healthcare

About the Company

Cpl is a leading recruitment and managed services company, dedicated to connecting talent with opportunities across various sectors. We pride ourselves on our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability.